West Orange Plans Two-Day David Cassidy Tribute, Street Renaming

West Orange, New Jersey, is honoring David Cassidy, the late singer and actor famous for his role as Keith Partridge on the 1970s hit series The Partridge Family, with a two-day celebration on July 30 and 31, 2025. The township will co-name Elm Street, where Cassidy lived with his grandparents, as “David Cassidy Way” and unveil a historical marker at Colgate Park, where he played Little League baseball as a child. The events include a dedication ceremony, a gala featuring pop culture historian Johnny Ray Miller, tours of Cassidy's childhood sites, and a 1970s-themed dance party. Cassidy’s children, actor Katie Cassidy and songwriter Beau Cassidy, are expected to attend the tribute. The celebration was organized by local groups and devoted fans, stemming from a 2018 tribute walk idea and years of fundraising and planning. Cassidy, who died in 2017 at age 67, rose to fame as a teen idol with a music career that included hits like "I Think I Love You," and he credited West Orange for keeping him grounded during his early years.